| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 33.175, 86.723 |
| UTC time | 1973-09-08 07:59:31.200 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 8, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit western Xizang on Saturday, September 8, 1973 at 07:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Xigazê, about 482.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 86.723 and latitude 33.175.
| Location | western Xizang |
| Country | western Xizang |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-09-08
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